Israel Rejects Trump Gaza Disarmament Plan, Cites Security Concerns
Israel has conveyed serious security concerns to the United States about President Donald Trump’s proposed agreement for Gaza, which calls for Hamas disarmament and a phased Israeli withdrawal. Spokesperson Doron Spielman told the White House that Israeli intelligence believes Hamas is rebuilding its military capacity and that any Israeli pull‑out before full disarmament would allow Hamas to re‑expand its terror infrastructure.
Israel, which now controls more than 60% of the Gaza Strip, said it will not withdraw its forces until Hamas is completely disarmed. The government also stressed that the public version of the Trump plan does not reflect its positions. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen publicly contradicted the Trump announcement, insisting Israel must retain total control of Gaza. Trump described the deal as a “monumental” step and claimed Israel was “very satisfied,” but Israeli officials maintain that the terms are unacceptable and that airstrikes on Hamas targets will continue.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu · Donald Trump · Doron Spielman · Doron Spilman · Hamas · State of Israel
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Israeli intelligence assesses Hamas is rebuilding its military capabilities despite the cease‑fire. (Israeli intelligence)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Israel communicated serious security concerns to the United States about the Trump‑proposed Gaza agreement. (Doron Spielman, Israeli spokesperson)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Israel says it will not withdraw troops from Gaza until Hamas fully disarms. (Israeli government officials)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The public version of the Trump plan does not reflect Israel’s positions, according to Doron Spielman. (Doron Spielman, Israeli spokesperson)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Trump plan calls for Hamas disarmament and a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. (Donald Trump, US President)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Israel controls more than 60% of the Gaza Strip and continues airstrikes. (Israeli military reports)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Trump described the agreement as a “monumental” or “landmark” achievement and said Israel was “very satisfied.” (Donald Trump)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Israeli minister Eli Cohen said Israel must retain total control of Gaza, contradicting the Trump plan. (Eli Cohen, Israeli Energy Minister)